Psychophysical acting

an intercultural approach after Stanislavski, by Phillip B. Zarrilli

Keywords: theatre, psychophysical acting, work on oneself, training

Abstract

This review focuses on the second part of Phillip B. Zarrilli’s book Work on oneself (2009), with a preface by Eugenio Barba. Centered on the psychophysical dimension of acting, the selected section addresses the importance of the actor’s psychic dimension and the ability to work on oneself.

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Author Biography

Marcelo Cordeiro, PUC-MG

Professor na Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

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Published
2026-01-07
How to Cite
CORDEIRO, M. Psychophysical acting: an intercultural approach after Stanislavski, by Phillip B. Zarrilli. Ephemera: Revista do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Artes Cênicas da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, v. 9, n. 17, 7 Jan. 2026.
Section
Special Issue “The Collective Body of Laughter”